Genetically modified bacteria filter out pesticides

Genetically modified bacteria could be used in air filters to extract pesticide vapors from polluted air.

Science Daily: 14 April 2011

Reference

n Li, Chao Yang, Yaqi He, Chuanling Qiao, Junxin Liu. Simultaneous removal of parathion and methyl parathion by genetically engineered Escherichia coli in a biofilter treating polluted air. International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 2011; 45 (1/2/3): 3